Head Pastry Chef – Premium Upscale Café Concept – Al Khobar

Career Nest Academy; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across the group

Attractive reward scheme

2 days off per week

30 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Al Khobar seeks an experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead luxury pastry and bakery operations for a premium café concept.

You will oversee production, mentor a pastry team, drive menu development, product innovation, and ensure cost control while maintaining international luxury standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional pastry experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role in a premium patisserie, fine dining, or upscale café.
• Expertise in high‑end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods with strong flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Leadership and mentorship with high‑performance standards.
• Ability to align with international luxury standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pastry and bakery production ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and drive strategic menu development.
• Contribute to product innovation and cost control to support profitability.
• Maintain brand alignment and adherence to standards across the pastry operation.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and supplier coordination to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Organize production schedules aligned with daily business needs.

Skills

Pastry leadership

High-end pastry

Production planning

Team development

Menu development

Brand alignment

Cost control

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Quality assurance

Food safety compliance

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations for a highly anticipated premium café concept in Al Khobar. This role is fundamental in shaping the identity of the venue through exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and innovation. We are looking for a leader who combines technical mastery with operational discipline and a refined creative vision.

The RoleAs our Head Pastry Chef, you will oversee all pastry and bakery production, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with international luxury standards. You will lead the pastry team, manage daily operations, and contribute strategically to menu development, product innovation, and cost control. Your leadership will directly influence guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Your Profile

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership role within a premium patisserie, fine dining restaurant, or upscale café concept.
• Proven expertise in high-end pastry, viennoiserie, and baked goods, with strong attention to flavor balance, texture, and presentation.
• Experience managing production planning in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Leadership & Team Development

• You lead and mentor your team with clarity, structure, and high-performance standards.
• You are confident in training, scheduling, and developing junior chefs while fostering a collaborative and disciplined kitchen culture.
• You maintain composure and authority during peak production periods.

Menu Development & Brand Alignment

• You contribute to the creation and evolution of refined pastry and bakery menus aligned with the brand identity.
• You collaborate closely with senior culinary leadership on tastings, seasonal launches, and product innovation.
• You stay informed of international pastry trends and apply them thoughtfully to enhance the concept.

Operational & Financial Acumen

• You actively manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction to optimize profitability.
• You oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing to maintain ingredient quality and operational efficiency.
• You ensure production schedules are organized, structured, and aligned with daily business needs.

Quality & Compliance

• You maintain meticulous attention to detail across flavor, texture, and visual presentation.
• You enforce strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards at all times.
• You ensure the pastry section consistently meets brand and operational expectations.

What We Offer

• Staff discounts across the wider international hospitality group and sister companies.
• A very attractive reward scheme program.
• 2 days off per week + 30 days annual leave.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• A leadership role within an expanding international concept, with opportunities for future mobility and growth.